Hi there. Happy Sunday to you! Thought I’d try something out which has been bouncing around in my head all week….a parchment overlay using one of our new Fresh Cut dies. Let’s see what I came up with, shall we? I’m going with the Queen Anne’s Lace die. Love this one, don’t we Mel ?!? I want. to see if I can cut a delicate die out of parchment. And I may as well add the outer cutting edge with…
Hi there, Thanks for popping in. I got cracking this morning, on my LLOTTA (Long List Of Things To Accomplish). Whilst zipping around, I decided to spend the time expanding my mind listening to a new book. Now you may think this is a bizarre choice, but I went with James Comey’s book, “A Higher Loyalty”. He was the former FBI Chief, whom Trump fired. Well, when we were in San Francisco a few weeks ago, it was all over…
Hi there. Thanks for popping in. Bit late turning up tonight. Sorry. It has been one of those days. You know, when the hours just trip away, and before you know it, it’s 8pm and you’ve achieved next to nothing! I want to flag up the Crowborough Open Days which are coming up fast. 15th and 16th June. It’s our annual bash down south, and a rare opportunity to hook up with like-minded crafters, meet the team and even have a…
Hi there. Thanks for dropping in. Thursday’s blog is always blue, so here goes: a simple little step by step which I did quickly on telly last weekend, using the Gelpress Petite with ink. Once in a blue moon, the demo on live TV comes out better than the one I have prepped. As was the case on Sunday with this one! Woohoo! A much better alternative to the opposite situation, when the piece you’re doing live goes Pete Tong!…
Hi there. Thanks for popping in. Wednesday’s blog, Mindful Wednesday, when we look at our crafty lives, don’t we? Do you think about the past much? I don’t really. Probably because the present is so full, I haven’t got time to spend reminiscing. And whilst I don’t regret the past, nor wish to shut the door on it, there were some dark times which I am glad are just that – IN THE PAST. After all, the whole point of…
Hi everyone.Thanks for dropping in. It’s that time again, time for this week’s instalment of YouTube Tuesday.In this week’s YouTube Tuesday video, Maria will be showing you a great little stamping demo, full of great techniques, including embossing and colouring. As ever, we have taken 20% off products used in this week’s video, and those lower prices will stay low until the next video.Lily of the Valley Stamp SetLace Swatch Heart Shaped Stencil Wow! Embossing powders We have a few other products that are…
Hi there. Thanks for stopping by. I hope you are enjoying this wonderful warm weather, and that it’s not tooooo hot for you. We did find a shady spot in the garden this afternoon, I must admit. I left Paul up at HOCHANDA this morning, and headed back down the motorway, before the traffic kicked in. Just got back as it was starting to thicken like soup. Cars, caravans, motorbikes and cyclists all over the south today! It was quite…
Hi there. Thanks for popping in. Can’t stop. Moscow, said the Russian! At 6 pm I am launching something very new and very very special. Our brand new Clarity dies. We have called them FRESH CUT, because we are taking a fresh look at dies! There are 8 seedhead and flowerhead aperture dies in the launch bundle. Very beautiful and at a super introductory price. Also included in the offer is a brand new ii-book, including 30 fabulous projects by…
Hi there. Thanks for popping in. What a beautiful day! But despite the fabulous sunny weather, many of you DID stay in and cheer, and Tina had a super successful Book Launch this afternoon on HOCHANDA. Thank you so much for tuning in, supporting and investing in us! Tina went home tired but happy that all the hard work had paid off. The new Grid books are very very lovely, and so packed with design ideas! Paul came over to…
Hi there. Thanks for popping in. Friday’s blog a private peek, right? Well on a very personal note, can I tell you nobody – NOBODY – is happier than me to have Tina Cox back on Hochanda TV tomorrow. Last year was a rough year for Tina. She lost her beloved Dad, and it knocked her for six. I’m sure everybody reading this could feel her pain, empathise. So she retreated to the back of the cave and stayed there…